Latest earthquakes near Perpignan, Occitanie today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Perpignan, Occitanie, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Perpignan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Perpignan (also known as Perpinyà), it will show up within minutes.
Perpignan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Perpignan, Occitanie in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Perpignan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Perpignan during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Perpignan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Perpignan occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) north-northeast of Perpignan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Perpignan in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Perpignan, Occitanie in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Perpignan.
Nearest earthquakes from Perpignan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Perpignan, Occitanie. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Perpignan.
When was the last earthquake in Perpignan, Occitanie?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Perpignan on the afternoon of September 16, 2024 at 12:06 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 244km north of Perpignan at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Perpignan, Occitanie in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Perpignan, Occitanie?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Perpignan on the morning of November 11, 2019 at 11:52 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 255km north-northeast of Perpignan at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Perpignan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Perpignan, Occitanie?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Perpignan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
